Yukon First Nations Studies 12 (Fall 2014)

Essential Questions

What was human civilization like in North America prior to the arrival of Europeans?

How did traditional Yukon First Nations cultures regulate human relationships with each other and with the environment?

How did colonization affect indigenous people?

How are stereotypes and racist ideas formed, and why are they important?

What have Yukon First Nations people done to make things better for themselves and their children?

How can you contribute to the healthy growth of Yukon First Nations communities, and reconciliation between First Nations people and colonizers?

Curriculum Delivery Strategies

This course is a hybrid of academic and hands-on/experiential instruction. Students will learn from artistic and land-based activities as well as guest visits, seminars, university-style lecture, and independent reading. Student assignments will include presentations, art projects, reflective writing, and essays. The goal is for every student to be equally able to succeed on a trapline and at college.

Assignment descriptions, homework, resources, lecture notes, and student work (with permission) will be posted on the course website: misterwilkinson.com/fns12, accessible also through the FH Collins homework website.

Professional Standards

Respect Yourself

Speak clearly and loudly when asked to do so. The world needs your voice.

Get enough sleep, eat regular meals, exercise, and avoid drugs.

Believe in your ability to succeed, and then act: do homework, study, ask for extra help, and hand in assignments.

Respect Others

Be considerate.

Allow others to speak when it is their turn; do not interrupt them, even if you have something great to say.

Respect Property

Return all borrowed materials neatly to their place.

Leave your space clean and tidy.

Respect Learning

Show up to class every day, on time, with all necessary materials: binder, textbook, pen/pencil.

Keep your binder organized and paginated. I will be checking!

Keep your devices off and away.

Be ready to answer questions at all times.

Proofread written work before handing it in.

Thinking Skills

Identifying and critiquing different viewpoints.

Crafting, defending, and deconstructing oral arguments.

Writing to inform, reflect, and persuade.

Assessment & Evaluation

All marks (including homework records) will be made available 24/7 to students and parents at engrade.com.